#(lucy 2)

we will never be free WHY ARE YOU HERE

"And we meet again, your highness." William said, turning when his attention was caught by the sound of footsteps on stairs and bowing. Lucy's bright hair made it hard to mistake her for anyone else and he bit back a quip asking if she was there to check on the relationship status of the guards. That would not be an appropriate comment to make.

While they hadn't arrived together, manners kept William not in place, but moving towards her. "I didn't expect many others to be here." Effingham, yes, and if anyone else had served time in the war, perhaps them as well. Or the French. Maybe having a husband who was a soldier was all one needed to care about the war.

Was the polite thing to offer to join in their tour, or to leave her alone? Did he make small talk and ask about her time in Margate, or was that better suited for when they weren't in a place that could lead to discussions about war? It was much easier when they were discussing candy on the ship and - oh.

Reaching into his pocket, William realized he was overthinking things. "Candy?" // @lucyofedinburgh​